Comparing Air Lift and Firestone Rear Air Bags for 2015 Ford F-350

Question:

Im wanting some rear air helpers on my 2015 Ford F350. Im looking at both the Firestone and the Air Lift offerings. Between the two, which would you recommend? What else would be needed, does the kit include everything needed for the install? Thank you.

asked by: Magnus K

Expert Reply:

If you are between the Air Lift and the Firestone rear air bags for your 2015 Ford F-350, I recommend going with the Firestones over the Air Lifts. This is because the Firestone air bags are a bit more durable because they use a crimp-rolled designed as opposed to band clamps.

For this reason, I recommend the Firestone Ride Rite # F2597. Not only is this model compatible with both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive models, it comes with all hardware required for a drill-free installation. The Ride Rites come with 5,000 pound load-leveling capacity and are made 100% in the U.S.A.

For even more customization and ease of use, I recommend using a compressor system like the Firestone Air Command II # F2178. Since this compressor is dual-path, it allows you to independently inflate your air bags for uneven loads. It also provides a method for you to inflate the air bags from the ease of your truck's cab. If you are interested in a Bluetooth-enabled dual-path system, that is the Air Lift WirelessAIR # AL58WQ. With this compressor, you can inflate the air bags from your smart device. Air Lift compressors work perfectly with Firestone air bags.

I went ahead and attached some helpful videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Bob C